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noun • a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair | ||||||||
| 33% | 12 | A staining technique used after initial staining to provide contrasting color | ||||||
noun • a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly | ||||||||
| 31% | 5 | With 52-Down, microscopic staining compound | ||||||
adjective • Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a higher valence. | ||||||||
Means Of Staining Poor Quality Trousers Rather Tight In Front Crossword Clue
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DYESTUFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DYESTUFF
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | A staining technique used after initial staining to provide contrasting color | |
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